An Update

To avoid talking about painting (master bath and one accent wall left) I've decided to give an update on how our family is doing. I have no pictures. I don't know if I've taken any pictures or not. I'm too lazy to empty the camera to find out.

Millie

This girl is the biggest helper in the world. All she wants to do is whatever I'm doing. And today all she wanted to do was sit on my lap. Not any easy feat while I was taping the bathroom. She's all over the place: walking, running, and telling people their business.

I've set up what we call "the cage." It's an 8-panel gate that connects together to make a corral. It's the place for Millie when she's getting into too much trouble. The other day Abby was sitting on the floor and began throwing a fit over something. Millie went over to her, popped her on the head, pointed at the cage and emphatically told Abby to get in it. I don't pop Millie on the head, but the rest of it could have easily happened earlier that day. I'm not sure if it did or not.


Matt

Matt finishes kindergarten on Wednesday. It's the last week of home schooling and, honestly, there hasn't been a whole lot of schooling happening this week. But, Matt is a trooper and has been working hard. He's actually reading -- something I didn't expect to happen at all with how this year started.

Matt's got such a tender heart too. Living with girls has made him a softy. He tries to mind his own business, but often a girl of some sort will come and get into his little world. I don't know how many times a day I hear, "Ow, Millie!!" He doesn't usually fight back. Usually.


Abby

Abby just lost another tooth the other day. She's a little uneven. She's missing three teeth up top and looks a bit crooked. But she was excited for the ring-shaped dollar the TF brought her.

Abby's 8th birthday will be Friday. She's so excited for the presents. That's what it's all about for her. She's wrapping up 2nd grade at a 4th grade reading level. She has made lots of new friends in our new neighborhood already. She's going to be baptized June 19.


Emma

Emma is finishing third grade and reading at a fifth grade level. She's made lots of friends in the neighborhood as well. She's having tons of fun at school, but I think she's going to be really happy to have no more homework. I know I'll be really happy.

Thursday Emma will be performing in the school talent show. She's the singer and her friends are dancing. She's actually a very good singer. With her long beautiful blond hair and her sparkling blue eyes, we are in trouble. Big time.


Josh

At the hospital, Josh's coworkers have dubbed this month "Mustache May." I guess several people are donning upper lip wear. Josh took on the challenge. I've never seen him with facial hair, unless he was in a play. Then it was usually a full beard and mustache. So, when Josh decided to grow his mustache I was pleasantly surprised. And then when he added the goatee, I was pleasantly.... attracted. Mmm-hmmm. He's a hot man.


Shelly

Paint. Swollen feet. Exhaustion. Need a shower.